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Girls on the Run International · 3 hours ago

Grant Writer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$25/hr - $28/hr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Sr. Director, Donor and Foundation Relations, build an annual grant revenue goal and strategy that incorporates past and present funders and is mindful for future opportunities.

Achieve the annual grant revenue goal to ensure that priority projects and programs are funded.

Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit and manage national grant proposals to foundation, government and corporate sources, including ongoing research to qualify prospects. Secure national funding for organization-wide priorities via unrestricted annual support, program and special project support, thereby achieving the annual grant revenue goal to ensure that priority projects and programs are funded.

Collaborate with other teams and HQ staff to identify department-specific funding needs.

Serve as the relationship contact for National Funders, working in collaboration with the Sr. Director, Donor and Foundation Relations on strategies, tactics and plans to steward foundation partners.

Create tactics and execute plans that attract invite-only grant opportunities.

Continually conduct prospect research to identify potential opportunities and grow grant portfolio with active pipeline.

Maintain case documentation, updating as needed for the most current and accurate language describing Girls on the Run projects and programs.

Maintain an accurate and up-to-date account of grant makers, tracking prospects, solicitations, follow-up, funding, meeting notes, reporting and research.

Comply with and create all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.

Identify council pass-thru opportunities that stem from national grants.

Nurture and support a caring, results-oriented culture that embraces personal responsibility, performance and quality.

Maintain high standard of integrity and ensure security of confidential information.

Work independently as well as part of cross-functional teams.

A dedication to forwarding inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA).

Any other duties deemed necessary by the Director, Donor and Foundation Relations.

Qualification

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Required

4+ years of proven success writing and winning grants.

Analytical and persuasive writing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Engaging relationship-builder with an ability to connect with internal and external audiences and leverage those relationships to cultivate additional opportunities.

Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to set priorities, work under pressure and deliver within deadlines.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

Strong customer service skills with excellent follow-up and follow-through.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Grant databases, and project management software.